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Black cabs could soon be plying their trade on the streets of China’s ancient
capital, Nanjing, under a deal agreed with the London Taxi Company.

Geely, the Chinese automotive company that rescued the taximaker’s owner,
Manganese Bronze, from bankruptcy last year, has struck an 80 million yuan
(£8.4 million) contract for 500 black cabs in the eastern city, which is
home to 7 million people.

When the Mayor of Nanjing visited London with Communist Party officials during
the Olympics last August, he was so struck by the cabs that he championed
them for his city as it prepares to host